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The Director General of the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Bernard Bahati, has dismissed recent allegations of leaked exams and a misaligned curriculum. FILE PHOTO
Education

Govt clears air on allegations of leaked exams

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Some of the 25 new trainees to benefit from Bank of Kigali Academy during the launch of the second cohort on Wednesday, July 12. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

25 trainees enrolled in second cohort of BK Academy’s entry-level programme

Thursday, July 13, 2023
A laboratory technician on duty at Rwanda Forensic Laboratory. The institution has revealed a significant surge in the number of paternity tests conducted, soaring from 168 in 2018-19 to 780 in 2022-23. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Children are collateral damage as DNA paternity tests rise

Thursday, July 13, 2023
(Left) Amina Uwikuzo, while doing her homework, at the same time selling fruits on the street in 2022 (Courtesy). (Right) Uwikuzo inside the computer lab at Rwamagana Leaders’ School in Rwamagana District, the school that has given her a free scholarship after reading her story. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Education

VIDEO: One year later, former fruit vendor Uwikuzo revels in her life-changing academic journey

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The New Times

Twitter space explores surge of alcoholism in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Rwanda National Police (RNP) Fire and Rescue Brigade officers helped put out a massive fire that gutted workshops in the Zindiro area of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Rwanda

Expert calls for independent fire safety regulatory authority

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The New Times
Africa

SADC to deploy troops to DR Congo in September

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The New Times
Africa

Kenyatta chairs security meeting on eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Workers sort some pavers made from plastic waste at Green Care Rwanda Ltd, Huye District based company.
Rwanda

Recycling waste: How to transform trash into treasure

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Divine Ingabire, the founder and executive director of I Matter receives the award at the 20 for 20 Solidarity Award in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, July 11. Courtesy
Women

Ingabire scoops continental award for fighting period poverty

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Delegates paid a visit to the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) on Tuesday, July 11.
Economy

Argentine think tank, Rwanda Peace Academy explore areas of partnership

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo at the conference on the most effective approaches to address conflicts, promote human well-being, and achieve sustainable peace on Tuesday,July 12. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Experts explore effective approaches for sustainability in peace, education

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Fire engulfed one car and slightly damaged three others in an area called ‘Mu Cyerekezo garage’ in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, on July 11. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Business

Insurance comes to the rescue of garage owner after fire disaster

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Some of the 25 new buses imported by Jali transport firm to help address persistent shortage of public buses in the City of Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

Public transport set for boost as new buses arrive

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
One of many shops that were affected by fire that gutted Zindiro workshops on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Fire safety: How vigilant are property, business owners?

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Alain Roberto Berwa, the founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Seal, a venture-backed start-up. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

MIT alumnus on bringing blockchain technology skills back to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Francis Bushayija, the president of COOPRIKA-Cyunuzi cooperative in Kirehe and Ngoma districts (4th right), tours the rice plantation with other members. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Agaciro-funded firm has changed the fortunes of Kirehe, Ngoma rice farmers

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The CEO of Agaciro Development Fund, Gilbert Nyatanyi, with the Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations of TDB, Mary Kamari, during the announcement of the fund’s $8.1 million investment in the regional bank. PHOTO BY IGIHE
Economy

Why Agaciro fund invested $8 million in regional bank

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an attack on the UN mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, July 10. Internet
Africa

UN chief condemns attack that killed Rwandan peacekeeper

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana and Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of SFD during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Rwanda secures $20m for Kamonyi electricity network

Tuesday, July 11, 2023